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Dr. Chris Zhang serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, University of Houston-Downtown. His teaching spans undergraduate courses including Human Resource Management, Diversity & Inclusion, and Organizational Behavior, alongside graduate courses in Talent Acquisition and Strategic Management.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from York University
- MBA in Human Resource Management from Brock University
- BBA in Accounting from Zhongnan University of Economics & Law
Dr. Zhang's research centers on diversity and inclusion dynamics, specifically investigating how stakeholders collaboratively build inclusive work environments for LGBTQ+ employees. His methodology combines cross-cultural analysis (with emphasis on Chinese workplaces), organizational behavior frameworks, and employee well-being metrics. Current projects examine heterosexism, voice behavior mechanisms, and policy impacts on marginalized groups.
His five recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a concentrated focus on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion across cultural contexts, particularly analyzing change-oriented behaviors among lesbian and gay employees in China. These works bridge organizational theory with practical diversity interventions, appearing in journals like Leadership Quarterly and the British Journal of Industrial Relations.
Research recognition includes:
- MDCOB Research Award (2024)
He directs four active SSHRC-funded projects totaling $254,188 investigating LGBTQ+ supportive policies, workplace discrimination coping mechanisms, and network effects on employee wellbeing. Beyond research, he chairs departmental committees, serves as SHRM UHD advisor, and contributes to editorial boards including the Journal of Business Psychology.
Dr. Zhang maintains strategic partnerships with NGOs including LGBT Rights Advocacy China and Trueself (PFLAG China), translating academic insights into real-world diversity initiatives through consulting and workshop leadership.
